Yesterday marked three weeks until I leave. That, combined with the fact that I submitted my two week notice for Starbucks, makes this all seem very real. Suddenly I feel as though I'm running out of time...
Which means, it's definitely time to start thinking about packing. And calling banks for credit card stuff, and getting all my paper work together so they'll actually let me into the country, and ensuring I have an actual plan to get to Leicester from London...you know, all the small stuff that will ensure my journey goes smoothly and without too much stress. I'm sure there will be some no matter what I do.
With that being said, it is time for more things I'll miss, and things I'm looking forward to! I did food last time, so I suppose this time I'll do places.
What I'll miss: the beach!
Sure, England is surrounded by water on all sides. But it just isn't the same. Plus, Leicester is pretty landlocked. Plus, I'm sure the water never gets super warm. Plus, it just isn't the same swimming in gross, salty water.
What I'm looking forward to: SCOTLAND
Yes, Scotland definitely deserves to be in all capital letters. For those who don't know, Edinburgh is by far my favorite city in the world (well, maybe not included Holland, but I'm a bit biased on that one). I'm also super excited to take another trip to the Scottish Highlands. That was by far the best part of Scotland, and I really want to get some more hiking and exploring in this time. Hopefully I'll meet an adventure buddy who will want to go with me!
What I'll miss: Home
Which is directly related to the beach, but hey. I'll really miss it. By home I of course mean Holland, but in reality it's all of Michigan. It's a fantastic state to be in. Plus, the majority of my family is in Michigan, which means I'll miss it even more. Even when I come back to the US I won't be truly moving back home, which makes me a bit sad. But who knows what the future holds in that respect.
What I'm looking forward to: New Home
Well, sort of new home. I'm hoping that my time abroad will establish many connections, both personally and professionally, so that when I come back after my year living in England, it will feel like a second home to me. I really love getting to know new cities, so I'm really looking forward to taking my time exploring what Leicester has to offer me.
There's probably a lot more specific places I'll miss (The Cabin in Mount Pleasant, Grand Rapids, etc.), but there will always be places you miss when you move away. It's part of growing up and becoming truly independent. So while I am starting to get pretty nervous, I'm excited to see what my trip has in store for me!
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